Hydra in Italian

Hydra in Italian is Idra di Lerna, Idra, Idra femmina — Hydra means a many-headed serpent from Greek mythology that grew two new heads whenever one was cut off.

Hydra in Italian

Idra di Lerna

proper noun

(Greek mythology) A mythological serpent with many heads, slain by Hercules as one of his twelve labours.

Idra

proper noun

Idra femmina

proper noun

What does "Hydra" mean?

noun A many-headed serpent from Greek mythology that grew two new heads whenever one was cut off.
"Hercules had to burn each stump to stop the hydra from regrowing its heads."
noun A tiny freshwater animal with a tube-shaped body and tentacles around its mouth, related to jellyfish.
"Under the microscope, the hydra's tentacles waved slowly in the water."
noun A problem so tangled and persistent that solving one part of it just causes another part to appear.
"Corruption in the city turned out to be a hydra — every scandal they shut down led to two more."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Hydra in a sentence

Hercules had to burn each stump to stop the hydra from regrowing its heads.
Under the microscope, the hydra's tentacles waved slowly in the water.
Corruption in the city turned out to be a hydra — every scandal they shut down led to two more.

Similar words in Italian

Snake

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Hydra" in Italian?

"Hydra" in Italian is Idra di Lerna, Idra, Idra femmina. Hydra means: A many-headed serpent from Greek mythology that grew two new heads whenever one was cut off.

How do you use "Hydra" in a sentence?

Example: "Hercules had to burn each stump to stop the hydra from regrowing its heads." In Italian, "Hydra" is Idra di Lerna, Idra, Idra femmina.

Are there other ways to say "Hydra" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "Hydra": Idra di Lerna, Idra, Idra femmina.

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